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USB is possibly the most popular connection out there.  Though current models aren’t as fast as Firewire 800, almost every device supports USB in some form.  The main problem with USB, though is all the wires it uses.  Sure, one USB wire isn’t so bad, but when you start getting… Continue Reading »

Symwave and Seagate, two PC connectivity manufacturers have joined forces in order to create the new Symwave USB 3.0 controller device.  This device will work at speeds that no one has seen before and the manufacturers plan to demonstrate its abilities at this January’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Continue Reading »

What technologies are going to go mainstream in 2009?  The following four technologies will shape your everyday life starting in 2009.  Don’t expect everything to change by tomorrow, but you’ll see.  Wireless USB While wireless USB hubs are currently available, they are priced too high for widespread adoption.  I expect… Continue Reading »

With the advances in technology meaning things are smaller and more valuable people are always looking for new ways to stop things from getting lost, and stop them from getting nicked.  Memory sticks certainly fall into this category: it is now far too easy to lose your new tiny memory… Continue Reading »

As anybody new to computer building will tell you getting as much help as possible is crucial.  I know as well as anyone that when you are dealing with hundreds of dollars worth of hardware you do not want it to go wrong.  Fortunately there are products out there to… Continue Reading »

Portable storage seems to be increasing rather quickly, and the latest to see a nice increase is the DataTraveler 150 USB flash drive from Kingston.  The DataTraveler 150 is now available in storage capacities up to 64GB.  Personally, I am far from needing anything this large, but would imagine that… Continue Reading »

You may remember the slightly odd Thanko Hot Cooler USB Keyboard which warmed/cooled your hands whilst you typed, which could be in some circumstances quite good.  Well, undeterred they have moved to mouses (yes, that is the plural of a computer mouse) and mouse mats with the “USB Warm mouse”… Continue Reading »

If the just released Flip Mino HD would be available in any of the local stores in the country where I’m currently residing, I would certainly not hesitate in getting this as a gift to myself.  In fact, I might even get another one for my son.  The Flip Mino… Continue Reading »

If Santa is looking for stocking stuffers, or if you are just looking for some portable storage at a good price, you may want to check out one of Newegg’s latest “Special Buys.” Right now, they are offering the Kingston DataTravelor 100 4GB flash drive for just $7.99 complete with… Continue Reading »

In the last few years there has been an influx of fun/pointless/interesting/small/useful USB powered devices, and you will be hard pushed to find something you can’t power using USB.  However, amid the rubbish that you can find (like the USB powered fragrance oil burner) there is occasionally one that is… Continue Reading »